This time it was my turn to do the High Peak Marathon, and what a great adventure it was! Drama, subterfuge, danger, camaraderie, ...

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This time last year we went for a run across Bleaklow. This Sunday we were back! Same route, same people, less snow, more wind.

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Richard had deadlines to meet this weekend, so I’ve been out and about enjoying the chilly weather! On Saturday I cycled with the Tamworth Road and Mountain Cycle Club from Fazeley. Incredibly, within 15 minutes of cycling, we rode along some roads that were completely new to me. Thankfully it was a steady ride and [...]

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Adventure, Cycling, Fell Running, Running | | | 1 Comment
6 Images | Hoar frost, shed

Day 4. Meall Tionail On day 4, we went fellrunning from Glen Feshie with Katy and Jamie. It was Jamie’s first ever fell run and the 2 hour run quadrupled the amount of time that Jamie had ever spent running! From Glen Feshie we ran up to Meall Tionail, affectionately renamed ‘Black Toenail’ by Richard. [...]

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Environment, Fell Running, Natural Science, Running, Walking | | | 2 Comments
11 Images | reindeer | Snowy Scotland '12/'13

We spent the post-Christmas week in Newtonmore near Aviemore with Elsie and seven other climbers/runners. Almost as soon as we arrived, snow started falling and we made the most of it! Day 1. Hills behind Kingussie On day 1, Richard and I ventured into the hills behind the cottages where we’re all staying. Our aim [...]

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4 Images | Snowy Scotland '12/'13

At the weekend there were two local Christmas Pudding races.

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Running, eating, caving...

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